Arji - Virajpet, Kodagu

Arji is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Arji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arji is 618012. The village covers a total geographical area of 944.52 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Arji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arji

According to the 2011 Census, Arji village had a total population of 3,842 people, including 1,882 males and 1,960 females, living in 871 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.69%, with male literacy at 91.66% and female literacy at 85.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Arji

Arji is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Arji

Arji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kannur South, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Arji is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Arji is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arji

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arji village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Arji

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arji village are given below:

FAQs about Arji